Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 8515, John Foss, N.H.

SERVICE
NUMBER
N.H.
Foss, John
S. 8515
Carded
CONTENTS

10.844. Copecard New Hampshire
John Foss
Grafton in the State of N.H. who was a Pirate in the company commanded by Captain _____ of the regt commanded by Col. Weyman in the N.H. line for 7 Mays.
Inscribed on the Roll of N.H. at the rate of 23 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 th day of Apr 1833 and June 9. Bliss Hamblett N.H.
Arrears to the 4th of Mar 1833 $46.66
Semi-ant. allowance ending Apr 4- " 11.66
$58.32
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by J.H. McBlain Clerk.
Book 2. Vol. 1. Page 85.
Seth Hon. Isaac Hill, Mar. 18 th '37
Duplicate Certificate issued May 23 rd 1837, and sent to William W. Russell, Plymouth, N.H.

John Ross
no. 11 15657

DECLARATION.
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
State of New-Hampshire, } ss. County of Grafton
On this seventh day of September 1832, personally appeared in open Court before the Judge of the Court of Common Pleas , now sitting John Foss a resident of Thornton in the County of Grafton and State of N. H. aged 74 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated—
to wit, that in the month of May or June A.D. 1776 at Concord in the said State of New Hampshire where he then resided, he enlisted in to Capt. Joseph Shepard's Company of New Hampshire State Troops in the Regiment commanded by Col. Weymouth for six months - That immediately thereafter he entered said Company as a soldier therein - That he was stationed with said Company at Merrimack Independence on or near Baker's Creek with forage of Genl. Gates - That he continued to serve there until the month or the expiration of said term of six months, when in consequence of his great exposure & hardships he was taken sick of a fever & was brought low that Genl. Gates discharged him as of the end of his term for the purpose of enabling him to get away, where he might have proper care & attention that several others who were sick when terms had nearly expired were discharged at the same time, as there were no concerns at the time for taking care of the sick there, & they were an encumbrance to the well - That he was very weak & confined for several weeks until after the whole of said company was discharged & that said Shepard his Captain on his return brought him his pay for his six months service.
That he on the last of May or first of June A.D. 1777 at said Concord where he then resided voluntarily for one month to go to Portsmouth in the State of New Hampshire & immediately thereafter entered a company of New Hampshire Militia under the command of Col. John Brown & served one month as a soldier - That he was stationed at a place called Castle near said Portsmouth to prevent the enemy's ships from coming up to it & to guard it - That they had no particular officers & had regular discharge, but that he served his full term & was regularly discharged.
That he has no documentary evidence of his said service & that he has no record of his discharge which he had from Genl. Gates - & that he does not know of any persons whom testimony can be procured to said first term - That he does not now know of any persons whom testimony can be procured to his said second term - but persons whom are soon if his health would permit him to go & look them up -
He has not recalled the names of other officers, company or Regiment he was born at Christie New Hampshire May 26 A.D. 1755 - & supposes there is a record of it there but he has none himself - & that since the revolutionary war he resided in Thornton New Hampshire .
He names Moody Elliot & William Thornton Esqrs. persons of high honor who can testify to his character for veracity & their belief of his service as a soldier of the Revolution.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the Agency of any State.
Sworn to and subscribed, the 7th day of September  1832  John Foss Gloucester Clerk
We, Moody Elliot residing in Thornton N.H. and William Thornton residing in said Thornton hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with
John Foss , who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 74 years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion. Wm Thornton
Sworn and subscribed the 7th day of September  1832  Moody Elliot Gloucester Clerk
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court certifies, that it appears to them that Moody Elliot who has signed the preceding certificate, is a resident in the Thornton and that William Thornton , who has also signed the same is a resident in the said Thornton and are credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit. Gloucester Clerk
I, Gloucester Clerk of the Court aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of John Foss for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, this seventh day of September 1832
Gloucester Clerk

15th 51 Jno Foss N Hampshire
Put 7 Mss
$23.00.
Jonathan Foss Haverhill New D

BRIEF in the case of  Bro Foss  County of Grafton  in the State of  New Hampshire  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 77 years  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days,     Enlist In 1776 Vol. 1777 on rolls of service As a private do Genl Gates Col Sheppard Col Lyman Col Bowman.  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? None  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Canterbury New Hampshire  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? traditional 2 witnesses who testify to his first tour of Ohio  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? correct 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
D Hazett Examining Clerk.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of John Fox , a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     May June 1776 6 mos. James Shepard Hyman N.H.   May or June 1777 1 mo. Brown ✓        
Battles engaged in, None stated.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Cantbury N.H.
Date of application for pension, Sept. 7. 1885 His ch. was al.
Residence at date of application, Thornton Grafton Co. N.H.
Age at date of application, born May 26. 1753 - at Chester N.H.
Remarks: There is no data on file as to his family
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

November 16, 1939
Lawlor Viola Foss Lawlor 823 Laurel Avenue Hollywood, California
BA-J/AWF John Foss S. 8515
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you state that the Revolutionary War record of John Foss of New Hampshire, pension claim, S.8515, which was furnished you October 23, 1939, is not the John Foss in whom you are interested. This is the record of the only John Foss of New Hampshire found on file in the Revolutionary War pension records of this office.
Your citation relative to the military records of John Foss recorded in the New Hampshire State papers pertain to military records once a part of the records of the Bureau of Pensions, now in the War Department.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

October 23, 1939
Viola Foss Lawlor 823 Laurel Avenue Hollywood, California
BA-J/AWF Our John Foss S. 8515
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to John Foss, who served in the Revolutionary War with the New Hampshire troops.
The data furnished herein were obtained from papers on file in claim for pension, S. 8515, based upon the service of John Foss, in the War of the Revolution. This is the record of the only John Foss who served with the New Hampshire troops, found on file in the Revolutionary War pension records of this office.
John Foss was born May 26, 1755 in Chester, New Hampshire. The names of his parents are not given.
While a resident of Canterbury, New Hampshire, John Foss enlisted sometime in May or June, 1776, served six months in Captain James Shepherd's company, Colonel Wyman's New Hampshire regiment, was stationed at Mount Independence, near Lake Champlain. He enlisted sometime in May or June, 1777, served one month in Captain Bowmann's New Hampshire company, in defence of Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 7, 1832, at which time he was

living in Thornton, Grafton County, New Hampshire.
In 1837, one John Foss, Junior stated in Grafton County, New Hampshire, that he was well acquainted with the soldier, John Foss, but no relationship given.
The papers on file in this claim contain no further discernible family data.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name and address of person paid, and possibly the date of death of this pensioner, you should apply to the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and furnish the following data:
John Foss Certificate #10844 Issued April 29, 1833 Rate $23.33 per annum Commenced March 4, 1831 Act of June 7, 1832 Concord, New Hampshire Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

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John Foss. S 8518
BA-9/awf
Nov 8-1939.
Mr. A. P. Hiller -
Executive Assistant to Administrator Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir -
I wrote you concerning my ancestor John Foss , and received a reply that John Foss was pensioned - Cert. #10844
Issued April 28-1833
Commenced Mar 4-1831
Act of June 7-1832.
Now this record corresponds with one in the New Hampshire Documentary Records - Vol. 5 - page 326.
only N.H. Rev 7 per N.H.
I am interested in the John Foss mentioned in New Hampshire Documentary Records
Vol 5 - page 430 - where it states
John Foss - aged 85? - N.H. Pension of 1840 Pensioner resides on June 1 - 1840 with John Jr -
This appears not to be the the one you gave me information about. Are there any pension records for this second one?
823 Laurel Ave Hollywood, Calif
Very truly, Viola F. Lawlor
Return from Pension Dept. F

Sept 26, 1939
Pension Bureau Office, Washington D.C.
Gentlemen:-
name when he was in Rev. War I should like some information.
My ancestor, JOHN FOSS who was born in Newmarket, N.H. but whose residence was Newburyport, Mass, must have received a pension. To mention a few of the Companies in the Revolutionary war, that he was in Armourer in the Capt Jonatnan Wentworth Co, N.H. Private, in Capt Joseph Parson's Co Sergeant in Capt James Hill's Co
I suppose his wife received a pension.
Any information will be gratefully received.
Very truly yours,
Viola Foss Lawlor Viola Foss Lawlor
823 Laurel Ave
Hollywood Calif.

Rev. 14 The Pension Office Washington D.C.
Will you kindly give me the Revolutionary War Service of John Foss of Thornton N.H. (Pensioner) This is needed for an application To National D.A.R. Society Also Jonathan Crosby - of Meredith N.H. He receipts for himself and son Joseph in 1781 [N.H. State Papers Rev Rolls 3 p 744] for service in Captain Jacob Smiths Co - & in Capt Isaac Fryes Co. Jan 1, 1780. I do not find him among the Pensioners - or date of his death -
Very Respectfully
Sara M. L. Haley South Lu N.H. Dec 3, 1920

RECORD & PENSION OFFICE
MAY 15 1901 653155
WAR DEPARTMENT
Epping, N. H. May 13, 1901
Mrs. Dame, N. H. ✓ John Foss " Stephen Emerson " Rev. war.
Mrs. Sarah A. Pike ( " J. A. " )
Asks if above named ancestors were pensioners, for their service.
Record and Pension Office,
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Glew
Washington, May 15, 1901.
Respectfully returned to
Mrs. Sarah A. Pike, Epping, New Hampshire.
For information relative to pensions granted on account of service rendered in the Revolutionary war, application should be made to the Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C., who is the custodian of the pension records of all wars in which the United States has been engaged.
BY AUTHORITY OF THE SECRETARY OF WAR:
J. P. [Signature]
Chief, Record and Pension Office.
(300a)
Per GO

Epping N. H. May 13-1901. Chief of the Record and Pension Office - War Dept Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
Will you please ascertain if my following ancestors Capt. Moses Dane of Nottingham N.H.
John Foss of Epping or Nottingham and Stephen Emerson of Northwood N.H. drew pensions if so in what service Revolutionary? Military or Navy? I think John Foss was in the Navy service at Portsmouth N.H. son of

however I'm quite sure they were all in service but have no authentic proof - Your earliest attention will
Greatly Oblige
(Mrs J. L.) Sarah A. Pike

May 23 1901 Mrs J. Q. Pike - Epping, N.H. 1921 Jan 10 Hist to Sarah M. L. Halsey 1939 Oct 23 " " Viola F. Gulliver Emery 1939 Nov 16 Viola F. Emery Gulliver adv. only of N. H. Gulliver
Emery War
8575 INVALID.
File No. 8513-
John Fop Miss Rev. War
Act: June 7 th 1832
Index:—Vol. 1st , Page 129
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Joseph Mayco's Aff. 1

Joseph Magoon of Stansstead, in the Province of Lower Canada, Eighty years of age do testify and say that, in the year 1776 I was well acquainted with a man by the name of John Foss, and that in the Spring of 1776 he enlisted into the service of the United States for six months, in Capt. James Shepherd's company and Col. Wymans regiment, in the New Hampshire Line and marched to Mount Independence on the borders of Lake Champlain and the said John Foss served until about one month before his time was out; then being out of health had liberty to return home. The said Foss now lives in Thornton, County of Grafton, State of New Hampshire - Joseph Magoon
State of Vermont } Orleans County } } Derby 17. July 1832
Personally appeared the above named Joseph Magoon, apparently sound in mind and memory and made solemn oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true. I further say that I am acquainted with the said Joseph Magoon, and believe him to be a credible witness -
Tim o Hinman Justice of the Peace
State of Vermont } Orleans County } } I do hereby certify that Tim o Hinman is a Justice of the Peace within and for the County of Orleans and his name affixed to the above certificate I believe to be his genuine signature -
In testimony whereof I hereunto subscribe my name and affix the seal of said Court this 21. day of July 1832
Isaac H. Allen Clerk

Ep. Wm Magon's aff. 1.

Ephraim Magoon of Shipton in the Province of Lower Canada of the age seventy four years testify & say that one John F. now of Thornton in the State of New Hampshire Enlisted in the service of the United of the United States in the spring of the year 1775 for the term six months & joined the army at Fort Independence in the vicinity of Lake Champlain & returned in the fall of the year 1776 being the same year and further the Deponent saith not
State of Vermont Orleans County ss.
Ephraim Magoon
Derby 17 July 1832 then personally appeared the above named Ephraim Magoon apparently sound in mind and memory and made solemn oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true and I further certify that I am acquainted with the said Ephraim Magoon and believe him to be a credible witness.
Before me - Tim. Hinman Justice of the Peace.
State of Vermont Orleans County ss.
I Ira H. Allen Clerk of Orleans County Court do hereby certify that Tim. Hinman is a Justice of Peace for said County and his name subscribed to the above certif- icate I believe to be his genuine signature.
In witness whereof I hereunto subscribe my name and affix the seal of said Court this 28. July 1832
Ira H. Allen Clerk

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of John Dof which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? Y II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? Y III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? Y V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? Y VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? Y VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? Y VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? Y IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? Y X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? Y

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? 2 Citizens
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? no
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? no 2 witnesses
XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service?
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? yes
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? yes
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? yes
XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? yes
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? yes
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension.

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
† QUERE XIV.  Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
‡ QUERE XVI.  Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
☞ In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.

APPLICATION FOR A NEW CERTIFICATE.
County of Grafton
ss.
On this Eighth day of May 1837, before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for the said county of Grafton personally appeared John Foss who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captain James Shepherd in the regiment commanded by Colonel Wayman or Colonel Senter in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the pension roll of the State of New Hampshire that he received a certificate of that fact under the signature and seal of the Secretary of War; which certificate, on or about the thirteenth day of February 1837 at or near the store of William N. Russell was lost under the following circumstances: (he) A Young man Clerk for Wm N Russell was carrying the certificate in a small trunk from the house of said Russell to his store in some house catty which was turned on one side and the trunk thrown out and the certificate was blown away by the wind which at that time blew with great violence
Sworn and subscribed to, before } me, the day and year aforesaid. }
John Foss
George W Lang Justice Peace
NOTES.—The last four blanks are left for the applicant to set forth the time, place, and manner of the loss or destruction of the original certificate.
The oath to be taken before a duly qualified magistrate, whose official character and signature must be properly authenticated.
☞ If the pensioner has never received a formal certificate, but has drawn his pension on a mere notification, as was the case in a few instances many years ago, he should leave out the above words in italics , and insert, in lieu thereof, " but has never received a formal certificate, and now wishes to obtain one "
The pensioner's oath must be supported by the evidence of another person as to identity. The person must swear that he well knows him to be the same person described in the above affidavit. The magistrate must certify that the deponent is a person of veracity. This oath must also be authenticated by the certificate of the proper officer, under his seal of office, setting forth that the officer before whom the affidavit may be made is a Justice of the Peace, Judge, or Notary Public, as the case may be.
When a person acting as an agent or Attorney for a pensioner, loses the certificate, the affidavit of that person is also required, which must be authenticated as above.
☞ In every case where the Clerk of the Court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should be sent with the papers.
☞ Mode of authenticating papers. —In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or small ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
☞ No attention will be given to applications from persons who act as agents, unless they are known at the War Department, or are vouched for as respectable persons by some one who is known to the Department.

I John Haps Jr of lawful age depose and say that I am personally acquainted with John Haps and well know him to be the same person described in the within affidavit John Haps Jr
State of New Hampshire Grafton ss May 8. 1837
Then personally appeared John Haps Jr who is a person of truth and integrity and made oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true before me
George W Lang Justice Peace
Grafton ss. May 8th. 1837
I certify that the above named George W. Lang is in commission & that his signature is genuine
Robert Burns, M. P.

Grafton J
State of New Hampshire
May 9 th 1837
I William W Russell of lawful age testify (and say) that the Pension certificates of    John Foss private for p  23 33    Edmund Marsh do  23 33    James P. Patten  3 44  
all under the act of Congress of June 7 th 1832 (and payable at the New Hampshire Agency at Concord (as appears by the roll of that Agency) were lost under the following circumstances — Placed in my saddlebox as Attorney for said Pensioners, the several certificates were kept in a small trunk, with other valuable papers — While my young man was carrying the trunk from the house to the store on Monday the thirteenth day of February — during a violent (and almost unparalleled) snow storm in a one horse cutter — the cutter was turned on one side by the snow, the trunk thrown out (and the contents scattered — The foregoing certificates were among the papers that were irrecoverably blown away (and lost) — I further declare that James P. Patten drew his pension to March 4. 1836 that Edmund Marsh drew his pension to Sept 4. 1836 (and John Foss drew his pension to Sept 4. 1836
Wm W Russell
State of New Hampshire Grafton J
May 9. 1837
Then personally appeared Wm W Russell who is a person of truth and morality and made oath that this affidavit by him subscribed is true before me
George W. Lang, Justice Peace
Grafton J. May 10 th 1837
I certify that the above named George W. Lang is in commission & that his signature is genuine  Robert Burns M. Congress

May 23 PITTSBURGH PA In at - W B W. B. Brune
FREE
J. L. Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions War Department City Washington D.C.

May 23
Mr B
Mr. Blundon
FREE
J. L. Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions War Department City Washington D.C.

J. L. Edwards Esq
On
Lymouth New Hampshire May 17 th 1837
Honored I send you three applications for new Certificates, John Foss, Edmund Marsh & James D. Patten and my affidavit stating the circum- stances their loss of former their Certificates being lost. I rec d from the Hon Isaac Hill your letter to him with three blank Certificates, enclosed & have endeavoured to follow your requisitions. If they are not correct please inform me wherein. If they are please send me the new Certificates soon as practicable and much Oblige
Your humble servant William W. Dupa